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For years Womens Jake Ryan Jersey , the strength of the Green Bay Packers’ offensive line has been their pass-blocking ability. Although Aaron Rodgers takes a fair number of sacks, the individual players on the line have largely been excellent in pass protection. Rodgers deserves some of the blame for the team’s relatively high sack numbers, as he is much more inclined to take a sack than throw an interception. This year, that has been especially true on third downs, as it seems that there are multiple such drive-killers in every game.However, when the starting line is on the field and intact, there is a noticeable difference in the rate at which Rodgers is pressured — and keeping that line intact has indeed been a challenge this year. Right tackle Bryan Bulaga, for example, has been inactive for two games and has missed significant portions of several others. That thrusts Jason Spriggs onto the field.Likewise, the Packers’ revolving door at right guard is deserving of that metaphor for multiple reasons. The team has started three players — Byron Bell, Justin McCray, and Lucas Patrick — at that spot this season, and each has struggled in pass protection. Too often, when Rodgers is pressured, it comes from that side of the line.Still, the NFL’s advanced statistics show that the other four starters are among the very best in the NFL at keeping their quarterback upright. Using their Pass Block Win Rate* number as a guide, ESPN listed the top ten players in pass-blocking win rate at the three positions on the line and each of David Bakhtiari Kenny Clark Jersey , Lane Taylor, Corey Linsley, and Bryan Bulaga show up in their respective lists.* Note: ESPN defines PBWR as “the rate at which linemen can sustain their blocks for 2.5 seconds or longer”In fact, Bulaga and Bakhtiari tied this season for second place among all offensive tackles in PBWR, coming in with a 90% win rate apiece. Taylor ranked seventh among all guards with an 85% rate, while Linsley came in as the tenth-ranked center at 83%.With individual players holding numbers that high, it should be no surprise that the Packers also rank highly as a unit in win rate, even despite their struggles at right guard and when Bulaga exits. Indeed, Green Bay lands at fourth place in the NFL overall at 58%, behind the Rams, Browns, and Chiefs in order.This is worth considering when deciding what to do about the line as a unit moving forward in the 2019 offseason. Bulaga continues to pass-protect at an exemplary level, when he is on the field. As is usually the case with him, however, it’s that qualifier that is the problem. The team would probably do well to find a tackle in the 2019 NFL Draft, as Bulaga is signed for one more year at most and Spriggs has been inconsistent at best; but this should be a reminder that the veteran from Iowa remains a highly productive and useful player.As for the line as a whole, it’s not crazy to imagine an even better ranking as a unit in 2019 if the team can address the right guard spot. With Patrick likely to get an extended look in the final two games Reggie White Jersey White , the team should be able to evaluate whether he could be a long-term answer or if they will need to look elsewhere to bolster that position.Editor’s note: I suppose I should respond to the accusation that the Packers’ line holds on every play. Following a 22-0 victory over Buffalo last week, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers called the offense "terrible" and was critical of the plan spearheaded by coach Mike McCarthy.On Wednesday, Rodgers downplayed any rift with the man who has been his coach for his entire 13-year career."Mike and I talk all the time," Rodgers said. "We have a great relationship. There's always been great communication between us. Even if there (are) things that we need to talk about that are tough subjects, we've never had a problem finding time and talking," Rodgers said."For any relationship, it starts with good communication and being able to be honest with each other and then hug it out afterward," Rodgers added.Against the Bills, the Packers gained 423 yards and had their best day in terms of third-down efficiency since Week 1 of 2017. Rodgers, however, was in a sour mood after the team scored only two touchdowns.Rodgers again talked about his frustration with the state of the offense, though there was no criticism directed at McCarthy."Mike always says 'conflict is good,'" Rodgers said. "You've got to keep the conversation going. We've got to find ways to be more efficient on offense. The execution wasn't where it needs to be. I'm always going to hold myself and this offense to a higher standard. I've got to play better and we've got to play better, because last week was unacceptable."McCarthy, who spoke at length about Rodgers' comments on Monday, was eager to move on, as well."He's super competitive http://www.packerslockerroom.com/authentic-antonio-morrison-jersey ," McCarthy said Wednesday. "I think we all feel the same way when you go out there and you see opportunities and sometimes emotion pushes forward. I didn't feel great about our offensive performance when I walked off the field Sunday myself, too."After five dropped passes and two turnovers against Buffalo, the offense's performance is going to have to improve headed into Sunday at Detroit. The Lions might be 1-3, but their lone win was 26-10 over New England at Ford Field in Week 3.Detroit also has one of the NFL's best cornerbacks in Darius Slay and the pass rush has 13 sacks.Green Bay's offense could be short-handed if two of its starting receivers are unavailable. Randall Cobb missed last week's game against Buffalo with a hamstring injury and didn't practice on Wednesday, while Geronimo Allison remains in the concussion protocol.That could leave only leading receiver Davante Adams and rookies Marquez Valdes-Scantling, J'Mon Moore and Equanimeous St. Brown. Of those three, Valdes-Scantling has the only production with two catches for 41 yards."They're getting better," Rodgers said. "But I told those guys before Week 1, 'You're all going to get an opportunity at some point. When you step in, there's an expectation you're going to make the plays.' So, we've got to keep improving in practice."Rodgers didn't practice again on Wednesday as he recovers from the knee injury sustained in the season opener against Chicago. He intends to practice Thursday, like he did last week.To Rodgers, the path to improvement starts with getting the ball to Adams and the continued success of the running back trio of Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams and Ty Montgomery. Accomplishing those things should improve an offense that has been so-so on third down and awful in the red zone."We've got to run the ball consistently and then be able to move the ball down the field in the play-action game," Rodgers said. "We haven't been able to hit a ton of that stuff, and I think it starts with moving the sticks and giving us more run opportunities."